Dismissed

K.Ravichandran, v. The Commissioner, Hindu

Madras HC5 Jan 2018WP/34302/2017

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What is this about?

A writ petition seeking a mandamus to remove encroachment on Sri Somanatha Swamy Devasthanam property and direct police protection. The court directed specific respondents to inspect the site within a fortnight, act upon finding encroachment, and conclude proceedings within two months, dismissing the petition.

What did the court decide?

Order directing Respondents 4 and 5 to inspect the property within a fortnight and, if encroachment is found, take legal action and conclude proceedings within two months after giving notice to the 8t

K.Ravichandran, Vs The Commissioner, Hindu — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2018)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 05.01.2018

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. INDIRA BANERJEE, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

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W.P.No.34302 of 2017

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K.Ravichandran .. Petitioner
Vs
1 The Commissioner
Hindu Religious Institutions
New Collectorate Building (III Floor)
Vazhudavur Road
Pettaiyanchathiram
Puducherry-605 009.
2 The District Collector
Karaikal.
3 The Deputy Collector (Rev)
Karaikal.
4 The Thasildar
Karaikal.
5 The Village Administrative Officer
Karaikal
6 The Special Officer
Sri Somanatha Swamy Devasthanam
Akkaraivattam, Neravy Post
Karaikal- 609 604
7 The Inspector of Police
Neravy Police Station, Neravy.
8 S.Selvakumar .. Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondents No.1 to 6 to remove the encroachment made by the 8th Respondent in the property that belongs to the Sri Somanadha Swamy Devasthanam situated at Ward M, Block-5, T.S. No.11, Patta No.1, Akkaraivattam, Neavy Post ,

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Karaikal- 609 604 within a stipulated time and directing the 7th respondent to give protection at the time of removing the encroachment.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Shankar Haridass For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Harin

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Addl. Government Pleader for respondents 1 to 7

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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The writ petition has been filed with a prayer to direct Respondent Nos.1 to 6 to remove the encroachment made by the 8th respondent in the property that belongs to the Sri Somanadha Swamy Devasthanam situated at Ward M, Block-5, T.S. No.11, Patta No.1, Akkaraivattam, Neavy Post , Karaikal- 609 604.

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Mr.K.R.Harin, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the Respondent Nos.1 to 7.

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We direct the Respondent Nos.4 and 5 to cause a joint local inspection of the property situate at Ward M, Block-5, T.S. No.11, Patta No.1, Akkaraivattam, Neavy Post , Karaikal609 604, within a fortnight and if any encroachment is found, the official respondents shall take action in accordance with law after putting on notice all concerned, particularly the eight respondent before us, and conclude the proceedings within two months.

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The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS V)

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//True copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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sasi To:

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1 The Commissioner

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Hindu Religious Institutions New Collectorate Building (III Floor)

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Vazhudavur Road

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Pettaiyanchathiram Puducherry-605 009.

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2 The District Collector Karaikal.

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3 The Deputy Collector (Rev) Karaikal.

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4 The Thasildar Karaikal.

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5 The Village Administrative Officer Karaikal

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6 The Special Officer
Sri Somanatha Swamy Devasthanam
Akkaraivattam, Neravy Post
Karaikal- 609 604
7 The Inspector of Police
Neravy Police Station, Neravy.
+1cc to Mr.Shankar Haridass, Advocate SR.No.1103
W.P.No.34302 of 2017
GN(17/01/2018)

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